BERTIN BAHATI MURHULA
NANAIMO,Canada
Summary
To be employed as Head of Languages Department at Aspengrove School.
Dedicated and passionate French Teacher with over 16 years of experience in teaching middle and senior school students. Adept at fostering an appreciation of French culture and language through inquiry-based, dynamic, and interactive teaching methods. Strong commitment to professional development, collaborative work environments, and creating supportive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MYP/DP Language Acquisition, French Teacher
Aspengrove School
08.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented an engaging and inquiry-based French Language program for Grades 8-12
- Fostered a deep appreciation of French culture and language among students through immersive learning experiences
- Collaborated with colleagues to support a transdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning
- Created a classroom environment that promoted mutual respect and care
- Utilized engaging technology to enhance instruction and learning
- Designed and delivered language learning experiences that facilitated authentic engagement
- Identified and selected instructional resources to meet diverse student needs
- Designed and implemented authentic learning assessments, providing timely feedback to students and clear direction to parents
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and prepared comprehensive reports
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences and communicated regularly with parents
- Participated in professional development training related to the International Baccalaureate (MYP & DP) and other educational initiatives
- Led and organized various co-curricular activities and participated in community-building events
- Led outdoors education opportunities including International Trip to Europe(France and Spain)
TOC
Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique
05.2018 - 07.2018
Head of the Language Department
Heritage International School
08.2010 - 04.2018
- Responsible for the curriculum leadership and management of staff and resources for the Languages department
- Lead the Professional Learning Community by organizing meetings and facilitating discussions
- Develop and evaluate the French curriculum throughout K-12 levels of the school
- Led the school’s foreign languages program toward ACSI and MSA accreditation
French Teacher
Daffodils Education Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Develop the French program and Teach French at elementary school
Education
Professional Specialization Certificate - Teaching French Immersion
University of Victoria
British Columbia04.2020
Bachelor Degree(Duel) - Arts of Economics and French Foreign Language Didactic
University of Goma
05.2005
Skills
- Inquiry-based teaching and learning
- French language proficiency (native level)
- Classroom management and student engagement
- Use of educational technology
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic and professionalism
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- Currently working with the British Columbia Letter of Permission
- Independent School Teaching Certificate application in progress
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) Certification
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) Certification
- Diplôme Approfondi de la Langue Française (DALF)
- Programme Leader: Educational Travel and Experiences, Worldstrides, Paris, France.
Community Service
- Active participant in school community events.
- Organizer of French cultural events and student trips.
- Volunteer coach for school athletics teams.
- Member of the administrative council for the Francophone Association of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
- Volunteer with Maple Sugar Festival.
Timeline
MYP/DP Language Acquisition, French Teacher
Aspengrove School
08.2018 - Current
TOC
Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique
05.2018 - 07.2018
Head of the Language Department
Heritage International School
08.2010 - 04.2018
French Teacher
Daffodils Education Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
Professional Specialization Certificate - Teaching French Immersion
University of Victoria
Bachelor Degree(Duel) - Arts of Economics and French Foreign Language Didactic
University of Goma
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